Seniors: Saturday 26 October 2024 – Derby Delivers Six-Goal Thriller

Knebworth shared the derby spoils in a six-goal thriller at The Rec.

Asher Smith reports…
Knebworth Seniors 3, Welwyn United 3 – 26/10/2024

Saturday’s match pitted two teams against each other close in the league, so a big opportunity for Knebworth to secure three points.

Unfortunately, they did not start well and Welwyn took the lead in the first 20 minutes. Knebworth managed to get momentum in the game and with some wonderful build-up play, levelled with a beautiful chip on the edge of the area from Billy Mulley, assisted by Alex Parker. The half ended one goal apiece.

Coming into the second half there was real optimism and belief that Knebworth could add to their goal tally. The hosts took the lead after sustained pressure saw Taylor Dingley play in Alex Parker on the edge of the area and his low driven shot found the bottom corner of the goal. Unfortunately, Welwyn were back on level terms shortly afterwards when an unlucky deflection lead to a well taken finish for 2-2.

Time was running out but Knebworth’s persistence and a terrific attacking dribble from Matt Harwood resulted in winning a free kick within striking range which Will Oram duly dispatched.

But the local derby had one final twist as Welwyn came back again once more, delivering a goal from a corner to snatch a share of the points.

Main Door Security player of match: Paul Clarke

Matchday programme available here

The Ks are next at home on Saturday 2 November with Chipperfield Corinthians the visitors; kick off is 14:00.

Special thanks to Nick White for the photos.